How Everyday Spine Care Can Provide Long-Term Pain Relief

How Everyday Spine Care Can Provide Long-Term Pain Relief

Have you been dealing with back pain for a long time? Are you wondering what you can do to find lasting relief? At ProTailored Physical Therapy, our McKenzie-trained therapists provide you with answers and a program to help you find relief that lasts!

Your spine is made up of a complex structure of bones, muscles, ligaments, nerves, and discs. These structures work together to support the body and allow us to move around. Most episodes of back pain affect one or a combination of all these components.

Back pain can result from injury, physical activity, or even prolonged inactivity. It can affect people of any age or gender, and often the exact cause remains unclear. Damage to one or more of these structures can result from strain, injury, or prolonged postures and lead to debilitating pain and loss of mobility.

Call ProTailored Physical Therapy today for an appointment, and let us help you find lasting relief!

Why Does Back Pain Persist?

Back pain can be one of the most debilitating conditions, affecting up to 80 % of the population at some time in their life. Unfortunately, some studies suggest that up to 90% of low back pain (LBP) diagnoses are non-specific. This lack of certainty means that not only do people suffer from back pain, but the exact cause may be difficult to identify.

Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t seek treatment when back pain arises. They might assume nothing—except for medication and rest—can solve their back pain problem. For some people, lower back pain can even lead to long-term pain and dysfunction.

The good news is that with guidance from your McKenzie-trained physical therapist, you can find solutions to your pain and how to manage it, so you can get back to living the life you enjoy!

Common Causes of Back Pain?

The source of back pain is most commonly from the spine itself or tissues surrounding the spine. Often back pain starts from injury or irritation of the muscles, joints (including the intervertebral discs and facet joints), nerves or surrounding ligaments, and other soft tissue.

The most common factors associated with back pain are:

Improper posture or prolonged positions (i.e., prolonged sitting)
Lifting strains
Repetitive movements like bending and twisting
Trauma from accidents or falls

Our McKenzie-trained therapists will assess your particular condition to identify the contributing factors and address all of them. Rather than focusing on one cause of your pain, your therapist will address all of the causes.

Why Choose the Mckenzie Method?

The McKenzie Method is a standardized approach that assesses, treats and uses prevention strategies to resolve your back pain. By emphasizing the cause-and-effect relationship between movements and positions, your therapist provides you with a program for lasting relief.

One of the main differences with the McKenzie Method is the use of exercises and postures as the foundation for a home exercise program. The McKenzie method is one of the few methods used in physical therapy that advocates for your independence. This emphasis provides you with tools to alleviate your pain and promote your independence so that you can reduce the likelihood of any future episodes.

One of the main characteristics of patients using the McKenzie Method is lasting improvements in pain and function and also a reduction in fear and disability beliefs.

What to Expect from Our Mckenzie-Trained Physical Therapist

If you’re experiencing back pain, contact our McKenzie therapists immediately. Our therapists will perform a thorough physical examination and provide you with solutions that work based on the findings.

The McKenzie assessment enables your therapist to identify what postures and movements are causing pain and what ones alleviate your pain. These particular postures and specific movements become the starting point for treatment.

The main emphasis of the McKenzie method is education and instruction on effective exercises and proper posture. Our goals include:

Reduce pain quickly through postural education and repeated movements
Return to normal functioning in daily activities
Minimize the risk of recurring pain (avoid painful postures and movements)

Your physical therapist will interpret your condition and clarify what postures and movements will resolve your back pain. McKenzie therapists are guides to point you in the right direction for lasting pain relief.

Contact Us For an Appointment

Our therapists trained in the McKenzie Method can provide you with the tools to promote your independence in managing the current pain and even future recurrences.

The McKenzie Method is based on results. Call ProTailored Physical Therapy today for a comprehensive assessment and learn what steps you can take to alleviate your pain for the long term!

Little Changes, Lasting Relief!

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Therapist Spotlight:

Dr. Brenden Zeisloft , PT

Favorite way to spend a day off?

I love being at home relaxing with my wife, Sophie!

If you had a theme song, what would it be?

Gratitude – Brandon Lake

Favorite local spots?

Guadalupe’s, Salsa Grille, Korean Fried Chicken, Banh Mi

If you came with a warning label, what would it say?

WARNING- MOST LIKELY WATCHING ONE OF MY SPORTS TEAMS AT HOME!

Healthy Recipe:

Pitaya Smoothie Bowls

2/3 cup frozen pineapple chunks
1 tablespoon light agave nectar
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup cubed fresh pink pitaya (dragon fruit), divided
¼ cup chia seeds

¼ cup sliced fresh strawberries
¼ cup sliced banana
2 tablespoons toasted unsweetened shredded coconut
2 tablespoons toasted unsalted pistachios

Directions:
Combine pineapple, agave, salt and ¾ cup pitaya in a blender; puree until smooth, about 30 seconds. Stir in chia. Transfer to two bowls; chill for 15 minutes. Top each bowl with strawberries, banana, coconut, pistachios and the remaining ¼ cup pitaya.

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Exercise of the Month

DEAD BUG

Lie on your back with arms extended toward the ceiling and knees bent at 90 degrees. Lower one arm and the opposite leg toward the floor while keeping your core engaged. Return to start and alternate sides for core stability.

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1. Be mindful of what you plant.

One of the exciting things about a potted herb garden is that you can grow as many different types of herbs as you want in the same container. However, before you start planting, be sure to do some research on the sun, water, and soil requirements of each herb.

For example, rosemary prefers hot and dry conditions, whereas parsley requires consistent moisture. As a result, they would not get along in the same pot.

2. Choose the right container.

As long as it has good drainage, you can use almost anything as an herb container. However, it’s important to be aware that using smaller pots means you need to be extra cautious in how much you water your herbs. Too much or too little water can be especially detrimental to an herb in a small pot.

3. Use high quality soil.

The best way to ensure a healthy start to your container garden is by using high quality soil. Container soil should be lighter in density than traditional garden soil. You can also add organic matter, like perlite or peat moss, to the mixture to improve drainage and moisture retention.

We hope you’re feeling ready to get started on your potted herb garden this spring. Remember to have fun and good luck!

Our Patients Get Great Results

“ProTailored Physical Therapy offers a comprehensive program of evaluation, program development, exercise portfolio, hands on therapy, measuring progress, and follow up. Gretchen is my therapist and she is brutal, in a good way. She guides you through the program, performing excruciating stretching and flexing, while offering encouragement and positive reinforcement. She assembles an entire home exercise package and follows your progress remotely. She truly possesses great skill and knowledge in her field. After only a few weeks, I had regained nearly my entire range and motion after a complete knee replacement. Knee 2 is coming up and Gretchen will be my therapist through this recovery as well! ProTailored offers great therapists and a comprehensive plan for a full recovery!”

– Doug J.

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